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Indian Captain Rohit Sharma is up to bat wild today! He is looking to keep India’s winning streak alive in the T20 World Cup and also best possible looking to knock Australia out of the Tournament.
His aggressive batting at the top of the order has been a key factor in India’s dominance so far, and his experience in high-pressure matches will be crucial against a fired-up Australian side.
All eyes will be on Rohit Sharma today as India faces off against Australia in the T20 World Cup at 8 PM on 24 June 2024. So here is the breakdown of stats of Rohit Sharma vs Australia and how has been playing against the Kangaroos so far in the T20I format.
Rohit Sharma vs Australia
| Mat | Inns | NO | 100s | 50s | Ducks | 4s | 6s | HS | Runs | Avg | S/R | Ca | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 32 | 21 | 79* | 392 | 24.50 | 139.50 | 4 | 0 |
Rohit Sharma playing against Australia in total of 22 matches and 19 innings has shown a remarkable consistency accumulating a total of 392 runs against Kangaroos. He has smashed a total of three half-centuries and a high score of 79 with a not out reflects his capability to play a commanding innings.
With a strike rate of 139.50 and a playing average of 24.50Rohit has maintained a good playing record against Aussies.
Rohit Sharma vs Australia Match by Match stats and Records
Hitman’s performances against Australia showcase a mix of highs and lows over the years. He has shown verstilty in his performances spanning from 2007 to 2022. He has shown that he can play in different ways, having scored impressive innings such as his 79 not out in 2010 and a fast 60 in 2016.But he’s also had tough times, getting out early in a few matches.
| Match | Date | Ground | How Dismissed | Runs | B/F | S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22/09/2007 | Kingsmead | not out | 8* | 5 | 160 |
| 2 | 20/10/2007 | Brabourne Stadium | did not bat | – | – | – |
| 3 | 01/02/2008 | Melbourne Cricket Ground | b J R Hopes | 8 | 8 | 100 |
| 4 | 07/05/2010 | Kensington Oval | not out | 79* | 46 | 171.74 |
| 5 | 01/02/2012 | ANZ Stadium | b D J Hussey | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | 03/02/2012 | Melbourne Cricket Ground | did not bat | – | – | – |
| 7 | 28/09/2012 | R Premadasa Stadium | b M A Starc | 1 | 2 | 50 |
| 8 | 10/10/2013 | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium | c †B J Haddin b C J McKay | 8 | 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 30/03/2014 | Shere Bangla National Stadium | c J M Muirhead b B J Hodge | 5 | 3 | 166.67 |
| 10 | 26/01/2016 | Adelaide Oval | c J P Faulkner b S R Watson | 31 | 20 | 155 |
| 11 | 29/01/2016 | Melbourne Cricket Ground | run out | 60 | 47 | 127.66 |
| 12 | 31/01/2016 | Sydney Cricket Ground | c S R Watson b C J Boyce | 52 | 38 | 136.84 |
| 13 | 27/03/2016 | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium | b S R Watson | 12 | 17 | 70.59 |
| 14 | 07/10/2017 | JSCA International Stadium Complex | b N M Coulter-Nile | 11 | 7 | 157.14 |
| 15 | 10/10/2017 | Barsapara Cricket Stadium | lbw b J P Behrendorff | 8 | 4 | 200 |
| 16 | 21/11/2018 | Brisbane Cricket Ground | c A J Finch b J P Behrendorff | 7 | 8 | 87.5 |
| 17 | 23/11/2018 | Melbourne Cricket Ground | did not bat | – | – | – |
| 18 | 25/11/2018 | Sydney Cricket Ground | b A Zampa | 23 | 16 | 143.75 |
| 19 | 24/02/2019 | Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium | c A Zampa b J P Behrendorff | 5 | 8 | 62.5 |
| 20 | 20/09/2022 | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium | c N Ellis b J R Hazlewood | 11 | 9 | 122.22 |
| 21 | 23/09/2022 | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium | not out | 46* | 20 | 230 |
| 22 | 25/09/2022 | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium | c D R Sams b P J Cummins | 17 | 14 | 121.43 |
He’s good at changing his game depending on what’s needed, whether hitting big at a strike rate over 150 or playing more carefully when it’s necessary. Across various venues including iconic grounds like Sydney and Melbourne, Rohit Sharma’s performances against Australia reflect his resilience and capability to influence matches with his batting prowess.
Rohit had a lot of success against Australia in the Past and his experience in the big games will be valuable for team India batting against Australia in the World Cup. It would be interesting to note will Rohit Sharma stay hot and lead team India to another win knocking Out Aussies out of the T20 World Cup 2024.
